Procurement Administrator

Position: Procurement Administrator (Permanent)
Job Title:

Procurement Administrator

Location:

Wigan (office-based)
Salary:
Circa £25,000 per annum

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Administrator to join our team in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stage of their career, particularly an individual looking to develop within construction and potentially progress into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (QS) role in the future.

The role is office-based and will provide hands-on exposure to procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and subcontractor engagement within a construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Liaising with builders’ merchants to obtain the best prices for materials

Learning and applying basic negotiation techniques with suppliers

Sending out quote enquiries and tender packages to subcontractors

Chasing subcontractor quotations and ensuring timely responses

Collating and passing quotes to the Commercial Manager (CM) and Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation

Supporting the commercial and procurement teams with day-to-day administrative tasks

Requirements

Someone at the start of their career, ideally with an interest in construction or commercial roles

Strong communication skills, confident speaking with suppliers and subcontractors

Organised and proactive, with good attention to detail

Willingness to learn procurement and commercial processes

Must be based locally to Wigan due to the office-based nature of the role

Desirable (but not essential)

Previous administrative experience

Exposure to construction, procurement, or quantity surveying environments

Ambition to progress into an Assistant QS role over time

What’s on Offer

Salary of approximately £25,000 per annum

Full training and development in procurement and negotiation

Clear progression potential into commercial or Assistant QS roles

Stable, Monday–Friday working hours in a supportive office environment